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Can Cam Newton succeed as a pocket passer? You’re darn right he can.

Over the last 3-4 seasons, this narrative has emerged that Cam Newton is a “running quarterback” and many experts question his ability to succeed as a pocket passer. Mike Shula’s scheme and personnel didn’t do Cam Newton many favors, though in 2015 Cam Newton did win the NFL MVP award and you’d have thought that would silence the doubters.

However, with this transition from the ever average Mike Shula to Norv Turner, questions have been raised as to whether Cam can succeed in this offense. Norv remarked that he felt Newton is capable of mid to high 60% completion percentages, and many scoffed at that notion.